Fluffy Lemon Easy Ricotta Pancakes for a Delightful Breakfast!
These Fluffy Lemon Easy Ricotta Pancakes are a delightful breakfast option, combining the creamy texture of ricotta with a zesty lemon flavor for a refreshing start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in the toaster.
- Serve with fresh berries or maple syrup for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg